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Okanagan College Therapist Assistant Program receives national accreditation
The quality and reputation of the Okanagan College Therapist Assistant (TA) program has been recognized nationally through recent accreditation by the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program (OTA & PTA EAP). Therapist assistants are trained to work in the rehabilitation field alongside occupational therapists and physiotherapists. “It took two years to go...
Woman in fatal accident near Chase identified
CHASE - A woman who died in an accident near Chase February 10, 2014 has been identified. She was Carley Rosaline Kennedy, 27, of Mara, a small community near Shuswap. Kennedy was the driver and sole occupant of a car involved in a crash with a pickup truck in the Hoffman Bluffs area west of...
College hosts 3rd annual Lie Neilsen woodworking hand tool event
Hobbyists and enthusiasts are invited to a rare opportunity to see the art and craft of fine woodworking in action at the 3rd annual Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus on February 21 and 22. Presented by the College’s Studio Woodworking program, the event will feature workshops, question and answer sessions, and...
Peer pressure turned positive in Kelowna
NEKNOMINATION ISN'T JUST A DRINKING GAME ANYMORE KELOWNA - A social media game inviting excessive drinking was transformed by four Kelowna residents into a challenge to perform random acts of kindness. The four young men were challenged by a neknominate—like a triple-dog-dare for a new generation. Neknominations typically involve drinking large amounts of alcohol in...
MP Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: A few points on Budget 2014
Each year the Federal Government, along with the Provinces & Territories bring down the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal period. That is always a much anticipated day and typically a very involved week. Budget analysis, reactions and politics are all part of this process as budgets will often reveal expected announcements as well as...
Brother of former Olympic skier Podivinsky dies skiing in Montana
The brother of Canadian Olympic skier Edi Podivinsky has been killed in a ski accident in Montana.
Long-term sex offender formerly from Kamloops back behind bars: accused of assaulting officer
VANCOUVER – A convicted sex offender is back behind bars in Vancouver and could face a new charge for allegedly punching a correctional officer.
Competition combines ‘selfies’ and skiing
PENTICTON - The City of Penticton has come up with a fun competition that should resonate with all who enjoy taking 'selfies' and skiing. It's called the Send Us Your Selfski and You Could Be Here Competition and rewards the winner with an all-inclusive, one week vacation on Apex Mountain. A 'selfie' is a picture...
Kamloops medicinal marijuana seller to challenge federal drug laws
KAMLOOPS – It's the first day in what may be a long legal journey for the owner-operator of a Kamloops compassion club.
HAZMAT investigates oily spill in Wilson Creek
KELOWNA - The source of oily water reported in Wilson Creek Monday morning has yet to be determined by the Kelowna fire department's Hazardous Materials team. HAZMAT was told of the event, described as a possible oil spill, shortly after 10:30 a.m. A culvert pipe thought to be connected to storm drains is being investigated...
Silver swan song: Ice dancers Virtue and Moir finish second in final Olympics
SOCHI, Russia – Jennifer Jones was perfect. Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir were oh so close.
Divorce workshop returns to Penticton
Our Well-Received Divorce Preparedness Workshop is happening again in Penticton in February. On Saturday February 22, 2014 at the Shatford Centre (Galleria Room) in Penticton, the successful 1-day informational Divorce Preparedness Workshop called Building A New Way Forward is happening again. This workshop provides participants with clear information for what lies ahead in the process...
Visiting Artist Elizabeth McIntosh discusses her ideas about painting
“I am interested in the practice of painting that finds its embodiment in a continuous elaboration and modulation of form, without commitment to a fixed result.” – Elizabeth McIntosh The art of Elizabeth McIntosh reveals itself through multiple visual interpretations and understandings, her bold work shying away from aesthetic resolution. McIntosh operates in an unguarded...
Coquihalla re-opens after avalanche control work
KAMLOOPS – Avalanche-control work will forced about a three-hour closure of a major highway linking B.C.'s south coast and southern Interior on Saturday morning.
Pandosy Waterfront Charrette Participant Lottery
The City worked with the KLO Central Neighbourhood Association to identify stakeholder groups to ensure a broad range of volunteer participants in the charrette process. Invitations have been sent to the following groups: - Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (1 seat) - Central Okanagan Naturalists Club (1 seat confirmed) - Coalition of Kelowna Community Associations...
Final public 2014 budget meeting
KAMLOOPS – Following the workshop style budget sessions the City hosted last fall regarding the 2014 City budget, the final public budget meeting will take place on February 25th, 2014. Join City staff and Council at Interior Savings Centre from 7:00 to 10:00 pm to discuss proposed additional requests to the budget. While the discussions...
Coquihalla Highway 5 closes Saturday for avalanche control
KAMLOOPS - Motorists are advised that the Coquihalla Highway 5 will be closed starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, for avalanche control work to ensure the safety of the travelling public. The closure is anticipated to last approximately four hours, which will allow crews to conduct helicopter avalanche control to reduce the snowpack in avalanche paths...
Please take our sewer plan survey
Residents of West Kelowna are invited to take a few moments to complete an online survey on the Draft Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. The Sanitary Sewer Master Plan is a comprehensive review of the condition of the District’s existing waste water delivery system and will guide the operation, maintenance, upgrading and expansion of sewer infrastructure....
Patrick Chan wins silver medal at Winter Games after disappointing performance
SOCHI, Russia – Canada's Patrick Chan has won silver in men's figure skating at the Sochi Games.
Kamloops supports greener driving
KAMLOOPS – Following the installation of the Level II electric vehicle charging station at the Visitor Information Centre last summer, the City of Kamloops received further funding from the Province of British Columbia and support from B.C. Hydro to install a new direct current (DC) fast-charging station at the Tournament Capital Centre. The new fast-charging...
Capri Insurance continues tradition of supporting UBC Heat athletes
BURNABY'S FLEMING-FRAME RECIPIENT OF THIS YEAR'S ATHLETIC ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP Devon Fleming-Frame is a team player. And as a keen mid-fielder with UBC Okanagan Heat women’s soccer team, she knows her fellow teammates have her back. But she also knows she wouldn’t be where she is today without the generosity and support from Capri Insurance. Fleming-Frame...
Burning today in two regional parks
With good air quality and venting conditions today (Friday, February 14th, 2014) the Regional District advises that controlled burning of fire hazard wood debris piles is underway in Rose Valley Regional Park and Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park. Open burning is allowed today for those eligible property owners with permits from their local fire authority....
Breakwater Construction at Regional Park in Lake Country
Demolition and construction of a large portion of the north breakwater is expected to begin next week in Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park. To prepare, the contractor (Burton Marine Pile Driving Inc.) will begin moving a barge and other equipment into place early next week. It’s anticipated the breakwater construction will be substantially complete...
New relationship skills program says “I Do” to the Valley of Love
Your love life can get even better! LoveSmart is launching February 14 at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna, BC. This Valentine's Day, come and discover a new way to invest in happy, successful, loving relationships! We all want to enjoy better relationships. LoveSmart is a 90 day Couples Coaching Course that teaches people the skills...